M5Stack ESP32-H2 Zigbee/Thread Gateway Module with IEEE 802.15.4 for Smart Home, IoT, and Wireless Applications


https://www.electronics-lab.com/m5stack-esp32-h2-zigbee-thread-gateway-module-with-ieee-802-15-4-for-smart-home-iot-and-wireless-applications/

M5STACK has launched the ESP32-H2 Thread/Zigbee Gateway Module (SKU: M141), a stackable development module designed for M5 series hosts, featuring the ESP32-H2-MINI-1 chip with a 32-bit single-core RISC-V processor with a clock speed of up to 96 MHz. This module supports wireless communication protocols such as Zigbee, Thread, and Matter (based on Thread), leveraging IEEE […]

Espressif Thread Border Router Supports IPv6, Service Discovery, and NAT64


https://www.electronics-lab.com/espressif-thread-border-router-supports-ipv6-service-discovery-and-nat64/

Espressif Thread Border Router is a SP32-H2 (802.15.4) and ESP32-S3 (WiFi + BLE) powered development board that has acquired Thread Interoperability Certificate V1.3, which makes it a Thread-Certified Component that supports Matter application scenarios. The ESP Thread Border Router supports the latest Thread 1.3 standard, including features like IPv6 connectivity, service discovery, multicast forwarding, and […]

Arduino ESP32 Core 3.0.0 Released, but PlatformIO Support Still in Question


https://www.electronics-lab.com/arduino-esp32-core-3-0-0-released-but-platformio-support-still-in-question/

Espressif Systems has now released a stable version of ESP32 Arduino Core 3.0.0 with support for ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 MCUs based on the ESP-IDF 5.1.4 framework. As usual, you can now use this latest version of IDF in your Arduino IDE, but at the time of writing it’s unclear whether PlatformIO will be (officially) supported. […]

Waveshare’s ESP32-H2-DEV-KIT-N4 is A $5.99 RISC-V Dev Board with Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth Connectivity


https://www.electronics-lab.com/waveshares-esp32-h2-dev-kit-n4-is-a-5-99-risc-v-dev-board-with-zigbee-thread-and-bluetooth-connectivity/

The Waveshare’s ESP32-H2-DEV-KIT-N4 is an ESP32-H2-MINI-1-based dev board featuring a 96MHz RISC-V 32-bit core, 320KB ROM, 128KB HP SRAM, 4KB LP SRAM, 4MB Flash, Zigbee 3.0, Thread, and Bluetooth LE connectivity. All these features make it suitable for applications like smart homes, industrial automation, and many more. Previously, we have covered many ESP32-H2-based dev boards and […]

WeAct ESP32H2-N4: A Low-Cost Development Board with Bluetooth 5.2 LE, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread Connectivity


https://www.electronics-lab.com/weact-esp32h2-n4-a-low-cost-development-board-with-bluetooth-5-2-le-zigbee-3-0-and-thread-connectivity/

The WeAct ESP32H2-N4 is an affordable development board featuring the ESP32-H2 wireless microcontroller, offering Bluetooth 5.2 LE, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread connectivity. Priced at just $5.70 plus shipping, it provides a cost-effective solution for IoT (Internet of Things) projects requiring low-power nodes in short-range networks. The ESP32-H2 is a variant of the ESP32-C6 microcontroller, minus […]

Espressif Unveils $10 ESP32-H2-DevKitM-1 for IoT Applications


https://www.electronics-lab.com/espressif-unveils-10-esp32-h2-devkitm-1-for-iot-applications/

The ESP32-H2-DevKitM-1 dev board is Espressif’s new development board based on the ESP32-H2-MINI-1 module, priced at $10, it features dual USB Type-C support: one USB Type-C for UART via the CP2102 chip, and another for USB 2.0 host functionality up to 12 Mbps. The dual USB setup can be useful for various applications, one USB […]

Plug-and-play automation is made possible by ESP-ZeroCode modules that are compatible with Μatter


https://www.electronics-lab.com/plug-and-play-automation-is-made-possible-by-esp-zerocode-modules-that-are-compatible-with-matter/

The plug-and-play ESP-ZeroCode modules with Wi-Fi and/or Thread (802.15.4) wireless connectivity have just been introduced by Espressif Systems. These modules are compatible with the Matter protocol, and they are designed to be used with Led bulbs, outlets, switches, dimmers, relays, fans, and other lighting and electrical devices. It was just recently introduced to no-code programming […]